Subtract 36/42 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 36/42
54/9 - 36/42 is 36/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
54/9 = 54 × 14/9 × 14 = 756/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/126 - 108/126 = 756 - 108/126 = 648/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
- In mixed form: 51/7
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